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WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE (law)


WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE. This phrase is used to signify that the proof on one side, of a cause is greater than on the other. side, of a cause is greater than on the other. 2. When a verdict has been rendered against the weight of the evidence, 2. When a verdict has been rendered against the weight of the evidence, the court may, on this ground, grant a new trial, but the court will the court may, on this ground, grant a new trial, but the court will exercise this power not merely with a cautious, but a strict and sure exercise this power not merely with a cautious, but a strict and sure judgment, before they send the case to a second jury. judgment, before they send the case to a second jury. 3. The general rule under such circumstances is, that the verdict once 3. The general rule under such circumstances is, that the verdict once found shall stand: the setting aside is the exception, and ought to be an found shall stand: the setting aside is the exception, and ought to be an exception, of rare and almost singular occurrence. A new trial will be exception, of rare and almost singular occurrence. A new trial will be granted on this ground for either party; the evidence, however, is not to be granted on this ground for either party; the evidence, however, is not to be weighed in golden scales. 2 Hodg. R. 125; S. C. 3 Bing. N. C. 109; Gilp. weighed in golden scales. 2 Hodg. R. 125; S. C. 3 Bing. N. C. 109; Gilp. 356; 4 Yeates, 437; 3 Greenl. 276; 8 Pick. 122; 5 Wend. 595; 7 Wend. 380; 2 356; 4 Yeates, 437; 3 Greenl. 276; 8 Pick. 122; 5 Wend. 595; 7 Wend. 380; 2 Vir. Cas. 235. Vir. Cas. 235.